cure afternoon hunger cravings

DRINK WATER Many of us mistake thirst for hunger, thinking we want food when our bodies are really craving liquids. Drink a glass of cold water before diving into a bag of chips and your urge to munch may vanish.
PICK SWEET AND CRUNCHY Foods like apples and carrots have the perfect combo [...]

What Can REALLY Make You Happy

A positive self-image is important, but according to a new study from Duke and Wake Forest Universities, a better measure of good mental health is self-compassion, or the ability to treat yourself kindly. “People with this trait accept everyday disappointments as a natural part of life,” says lead author Mark R. Leary, Ph.D. [...]

Smart Shopping

Black & Navy
The CHICEST color combination for fall–it’s subtle, ELEGANT, and versatile
Fuchsia & Purple
Punch up your WARDROBE with clothes and accessories in SIZZLING shades

Source: Harper’s Bazaar, September 2007

Ten Key Pieces for Fall

1 The cape, from midthigh to knee length. It’s one piece that will update everything by adding a triangular silhouette in a wearable way.2 An evening tank, dress, or knit with bronze or matte silver sequins.
3 A slim or pencil skirt.
4 Your widest belt yet. Double buckled or even [...]

Reading People

A study published in the Journal of Research in Personality found people who frequently read fiction scored higher on tests of empathy and social acumen (the ability to make quick judgments of people and situations). Study leader Raymond Mar theorizes, “Stories force us to empathize with characters who are different from us, and that [...]

Don’t Limit Yourself

Believe in your potential. Don’t settle for “I can’t” or for the smallness of self-imposed limitations. Make the most of your God-given talents!
Know that nothing is impossible. What would the world be like if everyone facing a difficulty were to sit back and accept his circumstances? Everything would come to a [...]

Big News About Your Shoes

Sounds crazy, but it’s true. Stilettos may cause urinary tract infections (UTIs), according to Larrian Gillespie, M.D., a Beverly Hills urologist. High heels make the pelvis tilt forward and the back curve out. This causes lordosis, a condition that creates pressure on the sensory nerves in your lower spine, explains Dr. Gillespie. [...]

Get Fit, Get Healthy

(even in a month of extra-large portions and extra-long to-do lists!)
1 Walk your way happy. Inspiration? “All truly great thoughts are conceived by walking.” –Friedrich Nietzsche 2 Embrace your age. Learn from Mind, Body & Spirit superstar, Brooke Shields, who, at 42, tells FITNESS, “I feel younger than I am. [...]

Good Food = Good Energy

Fuel your body with healthy picks from experts.
1. BLUEBERRIES They’re packed with antioxidants that boost brain cells and help keep memory sharp, research shows. Toss a half cup onto your cereal.
2. APPLES Their high fiber content means they deliver steady energy. “Apples also help prevent dehydration,” says Dawn Jackson Blatner, [...]

Surprisingly Unhealthy Stuff

Beat the five top “good-for-you” goofs.
1. YOU THINK EATING BREAKFAST IS HEALTHY, BUT: “Any food with a lot of added sugar, even yogurt, can make your energy level take a nosedive about an hour after you eat it,” says Dawn Jackson Blatner, R.D. Stick to a mix of protein, fiber and whole grains; choose [...]

The Whole Grain Truth

More evidence that eating a nutritious diet is good for your heart: People who get 2 1/2 servings of whole grains (equivalent to 2 1/2 slices of whole wheat bread) each day are about 20% less likely to have heart disease than those who get next to none. The findings, from an analysis [...]

5 Funny Things

about HALLOWEEN
1) A knife, a fire and oozing pumpkin pulp. What could possibly go wrong?
2) What’s in the witch’s brew is nobody’s business but her own.
3) When did “big kid with a pillow case” become an acceptable costume?
4) Bats eat harmful insects. What do they want? A medal?
5) “Scantily clad chambermaid.” “Horned temptress.” [...]